With the Federal Reserve tightening its monetary policy to combat inflation and equity markets responding with volatility, many investors are seeking high-quality opportunities from defensive sectors that have a reputation for being resilient during economic weakness.  Companies that operate in industries like health care,...
Rising interest rates and the persistent threat of inflation continue to erode investor confidence and profit margins for once-coveted tech names. Considering many of the best growth stocks continue to trade lower, investors may want to look at something that's been tracking relatively well so far...
After a solid start to the week, stocks took a sharp turn on Thursday, triggering a steep descent that carried into Friday, leaving the major indices lower for the week.  On Friday, U.S. equity markets had their steepest single-day decline since 2020 as investors processed comments made...
Last year Congress approved the most significant investment in the nation’s infrastructure in decades.  There’s funding for cybersecurity, clean water, and waste treatment systems, broadband internet connections, and more. The bill puts about $240 billion toward building or rebuilding roads, bridges, public transit, airports,...
There was no relief for stocks in April.  The major indices suffered a fourth consecutive week of losses as an abundance of headwinds were compounded by some disappointing earnings results, headlined by a dramatic loss from Amazon.com.  The Dow fell 2.5% for the week, the S&P 500...